02-10-2015, 12:15 AM
I bought the lowrance elite 5 chirp ice machine this year. Got it out 3 times. I do notice a slight difference in target separation. I don't particularly care for the dsi, at least on the ice. This weekends project is to install the skimmer transducer on the boat so I can use it there too. I'm guessing both the chirp and dsi will be more noticeable on open water. Hope to find out soon. As far as ice goes, I would get a regular elite 5 and save a couple hundred bucks.
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